A Better Way?

A Better Way?

That Sunday many years ago
When Jesus came as King
And entered old Jerusalem
As Lord of everything,

He sent disciples out to fetch
A donkey and her foal
Which He would ride as God had said
In Zechariah’s scroll.

What if the three had stopped to think
And talk along the way,
“A donkey seems so commonplace
For such a special day.”

“Yes, I agree it seems a horse
Would be a better ride
To show the Master’s royal right
Which simple things might hide.”

And what if they had brought a horse,
Expensive, regal, proud,
Instead of what the Lord could use
When welcomed by the crowd?

Lord, when you ask for simple things
I’ll give my best to You,
Just as You say – no more, no less –
Just as You’d have me do.

Christina Joy Hommes